> I went to put some pinecones in my gerbils' cage and saw a few baby
> roaches. What could have caused them? I don't put anything they like
> to eat in there; all I put is the gerbil/hampster mix, with dry foods
> such as seeds and corn. I sometimes accidentally leave it open, but I
> don't think the roaches would eat it. I pick up pinecones from a
> neighbor's house, and they might have roaches in them. I have a large
> bag of bedding that I don't close because it's very difficult. What do
> you think could have caused it? And if I clean the cage, do you think
> they'll just come back? Thanks for your help!
>
The pine cones, food, or bedding could of been the culprit. I would clean
the tank out and check the new food and bedding carefully before putting it
in the tank. If any of it is infest, I would throw it out and buy new
supplies.
Instead of pine cones, I would give the gerbils wooden chew toys or
cardboard.
Ann-Marie
